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What is metabolism?
A balance of anabolistic and catabolistic body
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catabolic pathways
release energy by breaking down complex molecules.
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anabolic pathways
consume energy
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oxidation
loss of electrons
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Reduction
gain of electrons
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G free energy
Energy availble to do work
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Enthelpy
energy contained in a molecules chemical bond.
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endergonic
input of energy
DG +
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Exergonic
releases free energy
DG-
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substrate
molecules that will undergo a reaction
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Active site
region of the enzyme that binds to the substrate.